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Saturday, November 8, 2008
Yep
So, here's a recap of the week...um......Obama won. And everyone went insane. Maybe you heard! I definitely celebrated..... the next day though the celebration waned a bit when it was clear that Proposition 8 was passed here in California. I'm pretty stumped on that one. I am ALL FOR religious freedom which is something people are citing as reasons to vote for Proposition 8, but pleeeaaaase. People of all religions, all races can marry. Atheists who reject the idea of the church and its decrees can marry. Why on earth can't homosexual people? It just comes down to love, and I don't think any human on earth should pass judgment on that kind of thing. It is to take away basic, human rights.
It upsets me! My godmother and her wife have been together for 23 years. They're so dedicated to each other, and the community. They're such good people, and it angers me that their lives can be dictated by others' close-mindedness.
Anyway. That's probably enough soap-boxing for this blog. Blah!! We'll get it together someday.
My mom emailed to say she needed a Christmas list from me. It's that time of year, where I try desperately to remember all the things I kinda wanted all year but never got for myself and try to convince family members to buy them for me.
I'll start with this:
That table rules. I love West Elm with an unexplained passion.
And I love skincare by Aveda but am so thrifty I just stick to whatever I can buy at Sav-On or Target. Tis the season to try your luck!
I should start checking out gift guides. Or maybe even make my own! Or just post my whole wish list here. Maybe I'll get something from one of my adoring fans (jk). ;p
It upsets me! My godmother and her wife have been together for 23 years. They're so dedicated to each other, and the community. They're such good people, and it angers me that their lives can be dictated by others' close-mindedness.
Anyway. That's probably enough soap-boxing for this blog. Blah!! We'll get it together someday.
My mom emailed to say she needed a Christmas list from me. It's that time of year, where I try desperately to remember all the things I kinda wanted all year but never got for myself and try to convince family members to buy them for me.
I'll start with this:
That table rules. I love West Elm with an unexplained passion.
And I love skincare by Aveda but am so thrifty I just stick to whatever I can buy at Sav-On or Target. Tis the season to try your luck!
I should start checking out gift guides. Or maybe even make my own! Or just post my whole wish list here. Maybe I'll get something from one of my adoring fans (jk). ;p
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
VOTE '08
My first time voting was 4 years ago, for the Bush-Kerry showdown. I was 22 and totally clueless when I went into the booth about how to physically make the lever thingy work.
This time, I was even more nervous than I did when I first walked in. It was easy to figure out of course, but seriously, it's not just BS what they're saying... that this is one of the most important, historic votes in our nation's history... it IS one of the most important and historic votes, if not THE most important and historic.
Potential firsts-- Obama the first black president, McCain the oldest, Palin the first woman VP-- and the country can go one way or another entirely. It's exciting. It's nerve-wracking. Ack. We were going to a bar to watch the election but maybe Owen and I will just get some pizza and stay in. But wow, I can imagine the party that'll erupt here in hippie Berkeley should Obama win. ;)
Anyway, blah blah blah. I'm saying just what everyone else has been saying! I'm gonna wrap up some stuff at work and then head home. Maybe I'll share some art or something. Just you wait!
This time, I was even more nervous than I did when I first walked in. It was easy to figure out of course, but seriously, it's not just BS what they're saying... that this is one of the most important, historic votes in our nation's history... it IS one of the most important and historic votes, if not THE most important and historic.
Potential firsts-- Obama the first black president, McCain the oldest, Palin the first woman VP-- and the country can go one way or another entirely. It's exciting. It's nerve-wracking. Ack. We were going to a bar to watch the election but maybe Owen and I will just get some pizza and stay in. But wow, I can imagine the party that'll erupt here in hippie Berkeley should Obama win. ;)
Anyway, blah blah blah. I'm saying just what everyone else has been saying! I'm gonna wrap up some stuff at work and then head home. Maybe I'll share some art or something. Just you wait!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Phew, being at work at 7am to catch up on paperwork on a Sunday= NOT my fave thing to do for the record.
But good news is now I'm home!
You get in early, you leave early.... Looking forward to tonight-- Din-din with Cy, Owen, and some special guests from Oklahoma, Casey and Alex. Mmmmm, Bear's Ramen.
But good news is now I'm home!
You get in early, you leave early.... Looking forward to tonight-- Din-din with Cy, Owen, and some special guests from Oklahoma, Casey and Alex. Mmmmm, Bear's Ramen.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
after the sick!
You know, I thought I'd be more pissed and/or depressed that I basically missed Halloween due to the plague, but as it turned out, Charlie Brown was really as festive as I needed to get this year. And lets look at it this way: I saved money I would have blown on a costume and then at bars/parties/etc. so it's not all bad, huh.
And also, a shout out to the two things that totally turned my whole being sick around.....with cold season coming up, I will definately refer back to this. Number one, something I was way skeptical about, Neil Med Sinus Rinse. It's super gross, I knew someone who used this or a neti pot or something and I was too freaked out by the idea, but... I bit the bullet this week and tried this stuff out and omg it worked guys. I followed THAT up with Mucinex FULL FORCE nasal spray. And yeah I really only bought it because of the name. It sounded very promising! Between those two things, I was finally able to breathe through my nose, which was absolutely IMPOSSIBLE for like 3 days solid.
Anyway grossness aside....how about something super duper adorable?
omg, it's a necklace! A bit out of my price range, but it's soooo great. kathiroussel's etsy shop is full of super great stuff. This is basically all I've done all week... looked up jewelry on etsy.
That, AND read this book: 'What I Talk About When I Talk About Running'. My friend is a huge Murakami fan and suggested this to me, because I've been running more and more. I love how he writes... or how his writing is translated, I guess. It's a good read. I normally don't like memoirs but this read really...... smooth? I don't know how to describe it, but I really enjoyed it.
And also, a shout out to the two things that totally turned my whole being sick around.....with cold season coming up, I will definately refer back to this. Number one, something I was way skeptical about, Neil Med Sinus Rinse. It's super gross, I knew someone who used this or a neti pot or something and I was too freaked out by the idea, but... I bit the bullet this week and tried this stuff out and omg it worked guys. I followed THAT up with Mucinex FULL FORCE nasal spray. And yeah I really only bought it because of the name. It sounded very promising! Between those two things, I was finally able to breathe through my nose, which was absolutely IMPOSSIBLE for like 3 days solid.
Anyway grossness aside....how about something super duper adorable?
omg, it's a necklace! A bit out of my price range, but it's soooo great. kathiroussel's etsy shop is full of super great stuff. This is basically all I've done all week... looked up jewelry on etsy.
That, AND read this book: 'What I Talk About When I Talk About Running'. My friend is a huge Murakami fan and suggested this to me, because I've been running more and more. I love how he writes... or how his writing is translated, I guess. It's a good read. I normally don't like memoirs but this read really...... smooth? I don't know how to describe it, but I really enjoyed it.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
I took the day off... tomorrow is going to be a mess at work, because my sleep schedule is aaaaaaalll screwed up. I went to bed at 5:30am, and woke up at 3:45pm. Great. I think my best option is to dose myself with some Nyquil and pass out around 10-11 so that I can actually sleep and then wake up at a reasonable hour.
So anyway, Cyrena and I were talking on AIM... she's super into trying to find a way to print some of her cartoon designs onto totes and/or shirts. I'd clued her into etsy recently and she's gotten inspired, but the problem is neither of us know how she should go about this. I guess...learn screenprinting? I don't know how to though and I don't know what to tell her to do. But I think her stuff would do well! It's cute and fun little things.
Now the big problem of the afternoon is what to eat for..... breakfast? Can I really even get away with calling it that at 5pm? Bleh. Being sick is all kinds of lame.
So anyway, Cyrena and I were talking on AIM... she's super into trying to find a way to print some of her cartoon designs onto totes and/or shirts. I'd clued her into etsy recently and she's gotten inspired, but the problem is neither of us know how she should go about this. I guess...learn screenprinting? I don't know how to though and I don't know what to tell her to do. But I think her stuff would do well! It's cute and fun little things.
Now the big problem of the afternoon is what to eat for..... breakfast? Can I really even get away with calling it that at 5pm? Bleh. Being sick is all kinds of lame.
When I don't sleep, thought provoking discussions such as this one on etsy is what happens.
What IS the next in animal? Inquiring minds want to know.
Maybe it's the titmouse, like the cute pic down below..... it's a funny name anyway.
What IS the next in animal? Inquiring minds want to know.
Maybe it's the titmouse, like the cute pic down below..... it's a funny name anyway.
Uh oh!!
I just realized I may well be too sick for Halloween!!!! Oh noes........
PS I'm still awake at 5:30am. This sucks.
PS I'm still awake at 5:30am. This sucks.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Things I love tonight even tho I'm sick
I still love Charlie Brown; hot chocolate and the ol' Peanuts gang made me feel tons better tonight.
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I love this plate from dolamakes.etsy.com
Isn't that friggin cute? It'd be great for a photographer friend. If only I had one of those. Bah! I added this shop to my faves yesterday or so; they had some adorable owl salt & pepper shakers featured on the front page. Nice stuff <3
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I also love anything fox-related. This necklace for instance, from the aptly named citizenfox.etsy.com
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Anything vintage. I can't even begin to link all the dresses and stuff I found thru the simplest searches on etsy. I do have to say I should really stop trying to buy on ebay; I hadnt thought of looking at the vintage stuff on etsy before tonight and there's a ton more stuff than I expected.
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Hulu.com. It's kind of lame in the movies categories but I'm thrilled to have a way to keep up with any episodes of 30 Rock or It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia that I have missed.
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I love this plate from dolamakes.etsy.com
Isn't that friggin cute? It'd be great for a photographer friend. If only I had one of those. Bah! I added this shop to my faves yesterday or so; they had some adorable owl salt & pepper shakers featured on the front page. Nice stuff <3
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I also love anything fox-related. This necklace for instance, from the aptly named citizenfox.etsy.com
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Anything vintage. I can't even begin to link all the dresses and stuff I found thru the simplest searches on etsy. I do have to say I should really stop trying to buy on ebay; I hadnt thought of looking at the vintage stuff on etsy before tonight and there's a ton more stuff than I expected.
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Hulu.com. It's kind of lame in the movies categories but I'm thrilled to have a way to keep up with any episodes of 30 Rock or It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia that I have missed.
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